November 9th 2024.
Prince William, the future king, recently concluded his four-day visit to South Africa where he spoke about his role as the heir to the throne. He expressed his desire to carry out his duties with a "smaller r in the royal," indicating his intention to do things differently and be a prince for his generation.
During his visit, Prince William mixed informal events with traditional elements of the monarchy. He emphasized the importance of impact philanthropy, collaboration, convening, and helping people, as well as the value of empathy in his work. He also mentioned his hope to carry out overseas tours with his wife, Kate, who recently returned to royal duties after undergoing cancer treatment.
In an interview with the British press, Prince William spoke about his modern approach to the monarchy, saying, "It's hard to describe, but I can only explain what I'm trying to do. I'm trying to do things differently and for my generation. And to give you a better understanding, I'm doing it with a smaller r in the royal."
During his time in Cape Town, Prince William met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and took part in both formal and informal events. He is focused on contemporary issues like homelessness and environmental problems, which are of increasing importance to the younger generation.
Explaining his goals, Prince William said, "It's more about impact philanthropy, collaboration, convening, and helping people. And I'll add empathy to that because I genuinely care about what I do. It makes a difference in people's lives. And I believe we need more empathetic leadership in the world. That's what I'm trying to bring, and my wife, Catherine, is trying to do the same."
Prince William also opened up about the challenges his family has faced in the past year, with both his wife and father, the King, being treated for cancer. He described it as the "hardest year" of his life and a "dreadful" experience. However, he remains optimistic about the future and hopes to undertake joint overseas engagements with his wife in the coming year.
The last time the couple traveled together abroad was in 2022 when they attended the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Boston, USA. As they have now returned to the UK, Prince William and Kate attended a Remembrance service at the Royal Albert Hall. Unfortunately, Queen Camilla was unable to attend due to a chest infection.
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